Riihimäki will participate in the mourning ceremony on April 3 due to the Viertola school shooting in Vantaa

On the initiative of the Ministry of the Interior, the city of Riihimäki participates in a national mourning flag on April 3.4.2024, XNUMX due to the school shooting in Vantaa. The Ministry of the Interior has hoped that the entire country will participate in the mourning of state agencies.

- We want to remember the victims, relatives, loved ones and school staff of the school shooting that shocked us all. We take part in the grief of the loved ones in this great tragedy, says cultural director Jari Lausvaara.

The mourning starts at 8 o'clock in the morning in the schoolyards and in all properties owned by the city. The mourning flag honors and remembers the victims of the school shooting.

School personnel are there to support the students

In addition to the mourning flag, schools show respect and sympathy by holding a moment of silence. The shooting incident evokes many kinds of thoughts and feelings. They can be discussed at school, for example, after a quiet moment. The entire staff is at the school with the students and for the students.

Parents and adults can get help in handling the matter, for example Mannerheim Child Protection Association, Finnish Red Cross ja Mieli ry from the website.

How to talk to a child about a scary event? It also offers instructions for talking with children Unicef ​​Finland on its website.